Rory Duggan
Cork
Summary
Third-year Ecology & Environmental Biology undergraduate at University College Cork with expertise in habitat assessment and ecological reporting. Eager to apply knowledge and skills in an ecological consultancy setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Guitar Tutor
Self-employed
01.2024 - Current
Provided one-on-one guitar lessons to students across all age groups. Developed organizational skills through lesson planning and scheduling, and delivered constructive criticism.
Housekeeping Supervisor
UCC Crow’s Nest
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Promoted from housekeeper to supervisor due to strong work ethic and positive relationships with staff and management. Managed a team of housekeepers during peak summer season, ensuring efficient operations. Maintained regular communication with management to address team needs and challenges.
Housekeeper
UCC Crow’s Nest
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Contributed as part of team of housekeepers in successful accommodation business.
Cashier
Eurospar Lissarda
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed cash transactions and covered shifts on short notice.
Kitchen Porter
Mai Fitz’s
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked unsociable hours in a high-pressure restaurant kitchen
Education
Leaving Certificate -
De La Salle College
Macroom, Cork06-2023
BSc - Ecology & Environmental Biology
University College Cork
CorkSkills
- Fossitt habitat classification
- Ecological survey methods
- Spatial mapping in QGIS
- Data analysis with biostatistics
- Bird identification by sight and call
- Physical fitness
- Communication and teamwork
Ecological Field Experience
- Red Grouse transect survey, shadowed a professional bird surveyor during an upland line-transect survey, and assisted with observation, gained experience in field craft, survey methodology, and health and safety
- Bird identification and recording - 10 years of bird-watching experience, and the ability to identify most Irish bird species by sight or call. Experience using personal binoculars and telescope.
Additional Information
- Holder of full Irish driver's license and car owner
- Captain of Kilmurry GAA U21 football team in the 2025 A grade competition
Timeline
Housekeeping Supervisor
UCC Crow’s Nest
01.2025 - 12.2025
Guitar Tutor
Self-employed
01.2024 - Current
Housekeeper
UCC Crow’s Nest
01.2024 - 12.2024
Cashier
Eurospar Lissarda
01.2023 - 01.2024
Kitchen Porter
Mai Fitz’s
01.2021 - 12.2021
Leaving Certificate -
De La Salle College
BSc - Ecology & Environmental Biology
University College Cork